Born in the rolling hills of Kentucky, Lincoln grew up a self-educated man with few resources with the exception of a huge heart. As a child, people thought he was a future Rip Van Winkle in the making, spending most his days reading, writing, ciphering, writing poetry, and studying mathematics. His family members considered...

Sometimes, lawyers feel like their life is a Hollywood movie. Indeed, the study and practice of law deals with some of the most dramatic aspects of humanity. Lawyers come across a broad spectrum of cases: dark, exciting, empowering, horrifying, amusing, or remarkable. It should be no surprise that some of the best books and...

Anyone who claims to have an interest in the English language, ought to be familiar with the bard of the 21st century, a one James Joyce. But, it may surprise some to learn that Ulysses almost didn’t make it to America. In fact, it was banned for obscenity before successfully appealing and lifting the...

According to the American College Health Association, one in six college students have been diagnosed or treated for anxiety in the last 12 months. Indeed, anxiety has replaced depression as the number one mental illness afflicting college students. Although the causes and mechanism of mental illnesses are complicated and often the topic of fierce...

At some point in every lawyer’s life, one considers leaving the world of justice and unleashing their inner artists. Indeed, lawyers tend to make good writers because the legal profession requires an extremely high proficiency with the written word and exposure to the vast spectrum of human nature. Below are a few notable lawyers...